React Job: Front-end Software Engineers

The Institute

The Centro Nacional de Análisis Genómico (CNAG-CRG) is one of the largest Genome Sequencing Centres in Europe.

With the increasing demand in genomic tests on rare diseases, cancer and other diseases, genomic data management, analysis and interpretation is a real bottleneck in the healthcare systems. The Bioinformatics Unit at CNAG-CRG designs and develops innovative platforms and solutions to analyse large amounts of genomics and clinical data, with the ultimately goal of improving the implementation of data-driven and high-quality personalised medicine in the Healthcare System. Resources developed by the Unit are currently used by hundreds of clinical researchers in Europe and are part of major International genomic initiatives such as the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health (GA4GH), the European Infrastructure for life-science information (ELIXIR) and the 1+ Million Genomes Initiative (1+MG). The Unit includes bioinformaticians, engineers, software developers and biologists highly experienced on genomic data management, analysis and interpretation.

It is integrated with the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG), an international biomedical research institute of excellence, based in Barcelona, Spain, with more than 400 scientists from 44 countries. The CRG is composed by an interdisciplinary, motivated and creative scientific team which is supported both by a flexible and efficient administration and by high-end and innovative technologies.

In April 2021, the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) received the renewal of the 'HR Excellence in Research' logo from the European Commission. This is a recognition of the Institute's commitment to developing an HR Strategy for Researchers, designed to bring the practices and procedures in line with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter and Code).

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The role

We have an opening for two Front-end Software Engineers to play a key role in Instand-NGS4P (https://www.instandngs4p.eu/). The aim is to develop a standardised Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflow from NGS data analysis to medical-decision making for common and rare adult and paediatric cancer. The workflow will leverage, among other, the current RD-Connect Genome Phenome Analysis Platform (https://platform.rd-connect.eu/), with the objective to cover data management, clinical and genome data integration, genome analysis pipelines, variant annotation, interpretation and reporting. With the supervision of the lead of the Data Platforms and Tools Development team and in collaboration with cancer specialists, bioinformaticians and software engineers, the successful candidate will implement the UI of the product for the cancer workflow.

Their responsibilities include:

• Design and implement the User Interface with a JS framework (Reactjs, Vuejs, etc.)
• Gather the UI and UX requirements with the cancer specialists
• Collaborate with back-end developers and web designers to improve usability

About the team

The successful candidates will join the Data Platforms and Tools Development team, coordinated by Dr. Davide Piscia (https://www.cnag.crg.eu/teams/bioinformatics-unit/data-platforms-and-tools-development). The team is part of the CNAG-CRG Bioinformatics Unit (led by Dr. Sergi Beltran), which has over 30 members and offers continuous growth and support on a professional level. The team works in a stimulating scientific environment, applying state-of-the-art technologies to breakthrough research projects in Genomics that have an impact on people’s health.

Whom would we like to hire?

Must Have

• A minimum experience of 1 year in a Software related position, preferentially as Front-end software engineer
• Proven experience in coding in JavaScript, Typescript, or other programming languages
• Experience with HTML and CSS
• Experience with source control system as git
• Ability to fast translate requirements to prototype and good eye for design

Nice to have

• Experience with genomics and clinical data
• Experience with spa framework (React JS, Vue.js, Svelte, Angular, etc.)
• Experience with CSS framework (Bootstrap, Material UI)
• Experience implementing mobile application and/or porting web UI to mobile devices
• Experience with front-end testing (Selenium, Cypress)

Education and training

• Bachelor degree or Master degree in Computer science or related fields

Languages

• Good spoken and written English

Competences

• Good organisational, prioritising, communication and interpersonal skills.

The offer

• Contract duration: Open-ended linked to a project duration
• Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales.
• Target start date: as soon as possible

We provide a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructures, and unique professional career development opportunities. To check out our training and development portfolio, please visit our website in the training section.

We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The CRG is committed to reconcile a work and family life of its employees and are offering extended vacation period and the possibility to benefit from flexible working hours.